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What Is Our Best Strategy To Maximize Social Security Income?

I worked for 35 years before retiring. I plan to take Social Security at age 70. My wife has never worked. What is our best strategy to maximize Social Security Income? Claim earlier?



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Best, Jerry

Posted:
July 31, 2022